Best Bentley Alternative for HVAC System Software
Bentley vs Hysopt
Bentley’s plant design tools are powerful for 3D modelling, piping layouts, and coordination in large-scale infrastructure projects. But while they deliver impressive design documentation, they don’t simulate or optimise how an HVAC system will perform in practice. Hysopt adds that missing link — offering dynamic system simulation, hydraulic balancing, and control strategy validation to ensure your design works exactly as intended.
What’s the Difference between Bentley and Hysopt?
Bentley is widely used for plant and piping design in complex projects. It’s excellent for creating 3D models, integrating multiple disciplines, and producing accurate documentation for construction and operation.
Here’s the gap:
Bentley focuses on geometry and coordination, not on how HVAC systems actually behave once built.
Hysopt fills this gap by going beyond drawings. It simulates thermal, hydraulic, and control performance in real-world conditions — helping engineers size, balance, and optimise systems for maximum efficiency, comfort, and CO₂ savings.
- Thermal, hydraulic & controls
- Not available
- Built-in
- Not included
- Simulated & tested
- Not included
- Automated & precise
- Manual checks
- Proven outputs
- Not included
- User-friendly for engineers
- Complex modelling workflows
Why Engineers Add Hysopt to Their Workflow
1. Beyond the 3D Model
Bentley tools create buildable models. Hysopt makes sure those models deliver real-world HVAC performance.
2. Detect and Solve Hidden Issues
Hysopt’s simulation catches oversizing, balancing problems and control inefficiencies that drawings can’t reveal.
3. Faster, Clearer Results
With guided workflows, templates, and automated reports, Hysopt delivers optimised systems without complex modelling steps.
Who Benefits from Moving to Hysopt
MEP Engineers & HVAC Designers
Combine precise layouts with dynamic simulation for proven performance.
Commissioning Teams
Avoid costly balancing and control corrections on-site.
Energy & Sustainability Managers
Ensure your HVAC systems meet efficiency and CO₂ reduction goals with data-backed results.
How to Switch from Bentley to Hysopt
Switching is easy — Hysopt works alongside your Bentley models:
• Import load and layout data from your existing design
• Build dynamic system simulations in Hysopt with guided workflows
• Optimise hydraulics, controls, and sizing for real efficiency
• Onboard quickly with dedicated support and ready-to-use templates
- Integrated
- Not included
- Built-in
- Not available
- Automated
- Not available
- Clear & proven
- Not included
Frequently asked questions
Does Hysopt replace Bentley?
Can I use Bentley and Hysopt together?
Is Hysopt easier to use than Bentley for HVAC performance?
How does Hysopt save costs compared to using Bentley alone?
Ready to see the Difference?
Make the switch from Bentley to Hysopt today — and design HVAC systems that deliver proven performance, not just drawings.
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